"Experience the rich collage of Colorful Rajasthani daily life. You will visit numerous destinations representative of rural Rajasthani life. You would visit the villages, places, forts and museums and all of them will give you an idea of the colorful life of Rajasthan. Visiting the Forts of Rajasthan, you will feel the royalty of the land. "
After arriving in Delhi, you would be greeted by the Luxury India Vacations representative. You are going to embark on a Rural Rajasthan Tour with Taj Mahal. He would transfer you to a pre-booked hotel. You will relax at the hotel to overcome the jet lag.
After having your breakfast, you will visit the New Delhi tourist attractions such India Gate, Rashtrapati Bhawan, Lotus temple, ISKCON temple, Qutub Minar, etc. Thereafter, you will go over to Old Delhi to visit numerous tourist attractions. Start with the Red Fort. It is a gigantic fort made in red stone. Across the road visit the oldest mosque in India, Jama Masjid. Go to Chandni Chowk in a rickshaw. Later you will pay your respects at RajGhat to the father of the nation. Dinner and stay at the hotel.
After having your breakfast, you drive from Delhi for Mandawa enroute visiting Mahansar which is famous for various havelis decorated with frescoes. The walls are decorated with motifs from Indian myths. Upon reaching Mandawa, you will check into a hotel.
In the morning, you will visit Shekhawati village which was an important stopover for traders in the past and was an important stopover for traders in the past. It is a fascinating destination of Rural Rajasthan tours. There are numerous havelis belonging to the opulent merchants from the 18th and 19th century. The havelis are painted with motifs from daily life as also of divine figures. Afterwards, drive to Khimsar. Enroute, you would visit the majestic Ahichatragarh fort. You will reach Khimsar in the afternoon.
In the morning, you will embark for a journey across the Thar to Ossianji to visit the 8th century AD (783 AD) Jain Temple. You would reach Pokhran at the time of lunch. Afterwards, visit the fortress of the town where the 3rd Mughal Emperor, Akbar, was born. The village has a very vibrant bazaar. After lunch, you move on to Jaisalmer. Here you will see the dazzling sunset. Check into a hotel for overnight stay.
In the morning, you will visit various Jain temples inside the Jaisalmer fort. Jainism respects all kinds of life and advocates strict vegetarianism. It is an excellent destination of Rural Rajasthan Tours with Taj Mahal. Upon visiting the palace museum, you will see the various royal memorabilia. Afterwards, you would visit the Patwon ki haveli with intricately designed latticed windows used by the ladies to see the outer world. You will be taken to Gadisar Lake. Later, You will visit the Khuri or Sam village from where you will go to watch the sunset point on the sand dunes. Stay at the pre-arranged mud huts. In the evening, listen to local folk music. Dinner and night in the desert mud huts.
After having your breakfast, you drive to Jodhpur. You will reach there in the early afternoon. Have lunch and visit the chief tourist attractions of the city. Explore the Spice Market of Jodhpur. Proceed to Mandore Gardens- the capital of Marwar to visit the cenotaphs and the shrines of local war heroes. Thereafter, come back to Jodhpur and visit the Umaid Bhawan, the present residence of Jodhpur royalty. Dinner and stay overnight at the hotel.
In the morning, visit the Mehrangarh Fort. We have a splendid collection of paintings, arms and ammunition. The city looks beautiful from the fort. Afterwards, we will go to Luni- the world of jungles and animals. You will get to visit various Bishnoi villages. You will certainly love this destination of Rural Rajasthan tours. Bishnoi respects animal and plant life. They don’t let anybody hunt or fell trees in their vicinity. Witness the opium ceremony widespread in this part of Rajasthan. The elders are offered a drink of opium by the youth when elders come home from work.
In the morning, you will drive to Ranakpur. It is the famous Jain pilgrim center. Appreciate the magnificent 16th century architecture. You will see the famous shrine of Adinath with 1444 columns. It is really splendid. There are various other temples like sun temples, etc. Thereafter, you will drive to Udaipur. Along the way, you will walk into villages and mingle with local people. On reaching Udaipur, you will check into a hotel.
In the morning, you will visit the various attractions of the city. Visit the City Palace museum-it is the most endowed of all palace museums in Rajasthan. Explore the peacock square and the miniature painting school inside the palace premises. Visit the temples of Nagda and Eklingji. Eklingji temple belongs to the Maharana of Mewar (royal family) and he is often there to pray. Also visit all other attractions like City Place, Jag Niwas and Jag Mandir.
In the morning, you will leave for Pushkar and Ajmer. At Pushkar, you would visit the Brahma temple. It is believed that Lord Brahma and his wife performed a ritual at the lake. This Brahma temple is the only one devoted to Lord Brahma. Pushkar is also famous for cattle fair held during the month of October and November. It is a very important destination for the Rural Rajasthan tour with the Taj Mahal. Afterwards, you will leave for Ajmer. It is a famous pilgrim center of Muslims. You will visit the Dargah built in the fond memory of Khwaja Moinud Din Chishti where the Muslims from all across India congregate to pay their respects. Afterwards, you would visit the Palace of Mughal Emperor Akbar where his son, Jehangir, received Sir Thomas Roe and granted the permission to East India Company to trade with India. This event subsequently changed the course of Indian history as India became a British colony later on.
In the morning, you will drive to Jaipur. You will reach Jaipur around lunch. Check into a hotel. After having your lunch, you will explore the local bazaars. Also visit the gem-cutting and polishing local factory.
In the morning, you will visit the Amber Fort. It is the most famous temple of Rajasthan. The thrilling elephant ride up the hill is exhilarating. Explore the Shish Mahal built during the 17th century. This is the quintessential destination of Rural Rajasthan Tour with Taj Mahal. It is a fine specimen of Rajput architecture. After having your lunch, you will visit attractions like City palace, Jantar Mantar, etc. Also visit Jal Mahal situated on the lake. Taking a camel ride along the banks of Lake is a really thrilling experience. Dinner and stay overnight at the hotel.
After having your breakfast, you will leave for Karauli. You will reach there around lunch time. Check into a hotel and have your lunch. Later, you will discover the lost treasures of this beautiful place. Explore the Palace in Karauli with elaborate mirror work and wood craftsmanship. Visit the bazaars full of local sounds and colors. It is really a delightful experience. Dinner and stay overnight at the hotel.
After having your breakfast, you will embark for Fatehpur Sikri. You will reach here in the afternoon. It was built by the Mughal Emperor Akbar. It has majestic attractions like Bulund Darwaza and Panch Mahal. This city, however, was abandoned after just two years due to various reasons. Resume your journey to Agra and on reaching there, check into a hotel. You can relax or visit the local markets. Dinner and stay overnight at the hotel.
In the early morning, you will visit the Taj Mahal. It looks so beautiful in the crimson light of the sunrise. It was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in the memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaj Mahal. The beauty of Taj will certainly dazzle you. Afterwards, visit the Agra Fort and its majestic palaces, gardens and fountains. After having your lunch, you will visit Itmad- ud- Daulah tomb. It is also known as the baby Taj. Start your journey to Delhi. On reaching Delhi, you will be taken to a local restaurant for a final farewell dinner. Here ends the majestic Rural Rajasthan Tour with Taj Mahal. Afterwards, you will be taken to the international airport from where you board the flight back home.